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Patent GB-190101661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conditioning or Improving the Quality of Recently Ground Flour, Semolina or the like
Inventor: ANDREWS JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 1661. Andrews, J., and Andrews, S. Jan. 24. Treating flour and meal with gases.-Relates to the treatment of recently-ground flour, semolina, and the like with oxidizing-gases to improve its condition or quality. The gases preferably employed are nitric acid or peroxide of nitrogen. Chlorine, bromine, and similar gaseous compounds capable of liberating oxygen may also be employed. Fig. 1 shows a suitable arrangement of apparatus. The flour is fed by a hopper E with feed-worm R into a cylinder A mounted in bearings B, B, and driven by a pulley C. The cylinder A is fitted with internal lifting-blades. Air from the bellows N passes through the liquid in a vessel L, and thence through the hollow pipe G into contact with the flour in the cylinder A. The vessel L is continuously fed with solutions of nitric acid and ferrous sulphate. The liquid in the vessel L is maintained at a constant level by means of a tap M.
Patent GB-190108530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Ships and Vessels, and to Means for Saving Life at Sea.
Inventor: MARTENS DANIEL GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 8530. Martens, D. G. April 25. Upper. works form rafts.-The promenade deck, carried over a deckhouse on a passenger or other vessel, is made in buoyant sections, which form rafts and can be launched overboard easily. Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of a vessel with the promenade deck in place, in full lines, and in the launching position in dotted lines. Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of one section of the deck forming a raft. The deck planking rests on metal casings B, which are lined with canvas to exclude water should the metal be damaged, and are filled with inflated bladders. On deck is a seat which may contain stores of various kinds. Masts F are stowed away in the manner shown. Each raft is secured in place on the top of the deckhouse by bolts H engaging with nuts K, as shown in Fig. 5. The ends of the raft rest on supports M, which are pivoted at m to pins turning in sockets in the rail. Springs m<1> hold these stanchions in the vertical position until the raft is to be launched, and they are further secured by cords lashed to the launching-levers L. When a raft is to be launched, the bolts H are unscrewed, and then the levers L at one side are freed from the lashings and pulled down into the position shown in dotted lines in Figs. 1 and 4, to cast off the raft. The stanchions M on one side then swing into the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1, and the raft moves freely over the rollers m<4>.
Patent GB-190113838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to filling Bottles with Aerated Liquids and Beverages
Inventor: CLAYTON JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-08
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 13,838. Clayton, J., and Marley, E. L. July 8. Bottling.- Relates to apparatus for filling bottles with aÙrated liquids or beverages. The hollow standard a is adapted to serve as a reservoir for compressed air, and is connected by pipes c to the upper ends d of the filling-heads g, which are sup- ported on brackets b on the standard. Each filling- head g is provided with a filling-tube i, which has lateral inlet ports r and extends nearly to the bottom of the bottle being filled. An air tube k within the tube i has a lateral opening m, and extends upwards through the gland s, its upper end being formed with lateral ports l. The tubes are adapted to be slid upwards within the head, against the action of the adjustable spring p, when the bottle is placed in position for filling, this movement of the tubes opening the valves q, e for the admission of the liquid and air to the bottle. The liquid is supplied through the pipe h, and enters the bottle against the back-pressure of the air, which prevents " frothing." The air displaced by the liquid entering the bottle is forced back through the tube k, valve e, and pipe c into the reservoir. The bottle is supported against the packing-plug w by the spring-controlled support- ing-bracket or rest u, which can be swung laterally clear of the fixed bracket t, to permit the insertion and removal of the bottle. The valves q, e close automatically when the bottle is removed.
Patent GB-190114881-A (GB)
Title: A System of Equilibrium for Motors Having Two Cylinders.
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 14,881. Abel, C. D., [Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard & Levassor]. July 22. Balancing moving parts.-Relates to the balancing of engines with two cylinders placed side by side and working on opposite cranks. In such engines, owing to the cylinders not being exactly opposite each other, the revolving masses tend to produce a lateral tilting action which is greater the greater the distance between the axes of the cylinders. To counteract this, a contrary couple is produced by providing two oppositely-placed rotating masses; as, for instance, at N, Fig. 5, between the cranks, and at the flywheel, by making a hollow u at a point opposite to where the mass is required, and the method of computing the amounts and positions of these masses is set out in the Specification. As an alternative, the motor may be arranged with its shaft disposed longitudinally when applied to a vehicle or boat, as shown in Fig. 3, so as to diminish the lateral oscillation by causing as much as possible of the mass of the support to partake of it.
Patent GB-190119070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 19,070. Lancheater, F. W. Sept. 24. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to means for starting motor vehicles, especially those propelled by internal-combustion engines, and for providing a reserve of power, and consists in the use of a compressed-air motor b, in conjunction with the internal-combustion engine a, so constructed as to be capable of acting either as a motor or as a compresser for forcing air into the reservoir d. In the pipes f automatic non-return valves h, i are fitted so that, when the driver changes the valve gear, the air automatically follows the proper course. When air is passing from the reservoir, it is passed through a heater 8, and when it is being forced into the reservoir it is passed through a cooler g. The air drawn in is passed through a drier k.
Patent GB-190121964-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BROWN ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,964. Brown, A. Oct. 31. Tyres, pneumatic. - Relates to detachably connecting together the ends of a doubleended air tube, a sectional view being shown in Fig. 1. One end a<1> of the air tube is closed by a rubber diaphragm g, and has an internal collar h adapted to engage in a corresponding recess between two external collars c, d formed on a slightly-smaller tube b, which projects from the other end a of the air tube, and which is closed by a rubber diaphragm f. The invention is applicable to an ordinary air tube by cutting it transversely.
Patent GB-190123045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drilling and Tapping Machines and the like
Inventor: HEIDELMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 23,045. Heidelmann, W. Nov. 14. Drilling; tapping.-Tbe spindle c carrying a holder f for a drill or tap g is fed downwards during drilling by a counterweighted lever w pivoted to an intermediate piece x on the frame a. The spindle is feathered in a sleeve b with pins h, which is moved vertically to bring the pins into engagement with one or other of the reversing- wheels k, i loosely mounted on the sleeve and gearing with a crown-wheel l on the driving-shaft m. The position of the sleeve is determined by a finger-lever v on the lever w connected by a rod u to an elbow lever t connected by a link s to a lever r engaging a collar p on the sleeve. To drive the spindle in a right-handed direction, as in drilling, the finger-lever is drawn against the lever w, raising the sleeve to engage the wheel k, while the spindle is reversed by releasing the lever v, the parts being then moved by a spring z to bring the sleeve into engagement with the wheel i.
Patent GB-190124205-A (GB)
Title: New Process for the Manufacture of Celluloid or the like Combs or other Celluloid or like Articles.
Inventor: GERMANI FERDINAND
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 24,205. Germani, F. Nov. 28. Embossing. - Articles, such as hair combs, brooches, frames, bracelets, book and album covers, &c., of celluloid or similar substance, are decorated on the surface and marginally shaped by pressing them in a heated condition on to a matrix. The matrix may be flat or bent, and, if it is flat, the articles are subsequently bent or moulded to the requisite form if necessary. The matrix may consist of a metal or other plate, on which the design is produced by chemical engraving, in one or two operations.
Patent GB-190202541-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Appliances for Preventing Damage or Breakage of Incandescent Gas Mantles.
Inventor: BOERNER FRANZ
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 2541. B÷rner, F. Jan. 31. Incandescent gas lamps. - Damage to the mantle when removing or replacing the glass chimney is prevented by the use of a guide consisting of two rings a, b connected by rods or bars c. The guide is placed over the chimney and, when in use, is held in position on the gallery or chimney holder by turning the loops d over the gallery projections e.
Patent GB-190206922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two-needle Hemstitch Sewing Machines.
Inventor: MACDONALD JOHN KING
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6922. Macdonald, J. K., [Singer Co. Nõhmaschinen Akt.-Ges.]. March 21. Hem-stitching machines; multiple-needle machines; needle-bars, vibrating laterally; perforating-devices. -Relates to two-needle hem-stitch machines, by which two parallel hem-stitch seams are formed and the object is to produce wider hem-stitching. The needle-carriers 3, which have a pin-and-slot connection, are oscillated from a slotted camactuated lever 9, through a lever 5, which engages an arm 7 of one of the carriers. From the lever 5 is also oscillated a rock-shaft 16, to two opposite arms of which are connected the loopers or the like 11 so that these last are moved laterally in agreement with the lateral movements of the needles, and the alteration of this vibration is effected by a single adjustment of the connection between the levers 9, 5. A broad thread divider 23, carried on an arm 24, Fig. 5, is operated from a pin 34 on the cam 10, so as to rise into the work at the beginning of each three-stitch cycle, and remain in the work during the cycle.
Patent GB-190209813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Feeding and Applying Clamping or Strengthening Strips to Cardboard and other Boxes, Receptacles and Articles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-04-28
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 9813. Boult, A. J., [Kaulfersch, F.]. April 28. Stapling.-The parts of cardboard and other boxes, receptacles, and articles are connected together and strengthened by means of toothed strips which are attached in an apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1. The continuous connecting and strengthening strip m is fed from a roll n to a sliding-arm k along which it is guided into position under the hammer g. The arm moves at its upper end within a bracket o, and a vertical bar, or shank k' on its lower end moves in a guide on the end of the hammer g, a spring i being interposed between a shoulder on the bar and a bracket i<1> on the hammer. A weight t having a pawl w by which the strip is fed, slides on the arm k, the weight being connected with the upper end of the operating-link or bar b by a cord s passing over pulleys o, r<1>. The bar b, which is connected with the handle c at its lower end, is connected at its upper end with double toggles e, which are connected as shown with the hammer g. When the parts of the apparatus are in the position shown, the strip is fed into position under the hammer g. By pressing on the treadle, the hammer g is lowered towards the anvil h, on which the parts to be attached &c. are placed, and with the hammer the arm k is lowered until a stop z thereon abuts against the bracket o, when the hammer continues its descent alone, severing the strip and attaching it to the parts of the article. Meanwhile the weight t has been raised, the strip being prevented from returning with it by a pawl x on the lower end of the arm k. When the weight reaches the end of its upward movement, it is held by a spring pawl pivoted to the arm k, until, on the treadle being released, the arm k moves upwards and a projection on the pawl engages with the bracket o, thus releasing the weight. The downward movement of the weight is arrested by a movable stop v.
Patent GB-190209902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carbide Cartridges for Acetylene Generators.
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 9902. Wise, W. L., [Szalay, E. von]. April 29. Acetylene. - Carbide cartridges for acetylene generators are produced by thoroughly mixing powdered carbide, pressing it in moulds at a pressure of about 20 atmospheres without the addition of other substances, and then steeping the solid bodies thus produced in a suitable liquid hydrocarbon, such as petroleum. The cartridges are preferably made of equal quantities of carbide, and several of them may be wrapped up in wax paper for storage.
Patent GB-190210638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Milk Testers.
Inventor: TAYLOR HERBERT
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-05-09
Abstract: 10,638. Taylor, H. May 9. Measures of capacity.-A milktesting jug, fitted with a cylindrical guide A for a weighted glass ball C, is graduated to check the measure of the milk supplied, as shown.
Patent GB-190212329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Measuring Electric Currents and Minute Mechanical Strains or Movements.
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,329. Rottenburg, L., and Paterson, Cooper, & Co. May 31. Calliper qauges ; testing strength of materials.-Relates to instruments for measuring electric currents, which are also applicable for magnifying and measuring minute mechanical strains as in micrometers, callipers, t e s t i n g machines, and the like. The device applied to a callipers is shown in Fig. 8. The graduated dial P is fixed to the cylinder F, which is suspended between two wires H, H<1> wound round its ends, and a wire B wound on an enlarged central part. The ends of the wires H, H<1> are connected to a pin N which is turned to set the scale to zero, and the wire B is connected to the sliding rod A of the callipers. A spring L connected to the pin C keeps the wires taut on the cylinder. The device as applied to a testing-machine is shown in Fig. 10. The index pointer Y is connected to a cylinder U, which is suspended between the wires V, V<1> connected to one of the clamps Q<2>, and the wire V connected through a spring W to the other clamp Q<3>. The piece Q<1> to be tested is held in the two clamps, and when the tension is applied, the index Y shows the amount of the extension on the scale. The bolt R screwed into the bracket Q<2> and connected to the other bracket by springs S, S' is used to prevent damage when the test piece breaks.
Patent GB-190217391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Steam Turbines
Inventor: PARSONS CHARLES ALGERNON
Filed: 1902-08-07
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 17,391. Parsons, C. A. Aug. 7. Steam turbines. - Re- lates to fast and cruising speed marine engines of the kind described in Specifications No. 11,086, A.D. 1896, No. 11,223, A.D. 1897, and No. 16,551, A.D. 1900. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a main high-pressure turbine a and two low - pressure turbines b, c are mounted on separate shafts x, y, z. High pressure and inter- mediate-pressure cruising turbines d, e are also mounted on the shafts x, z. The main steam pipe f is connected to the turbines by branch pipes n, 2, 8 so as to allow alternative courses f o r the steam through the turbines, such as, (1), high-pressure steam only to the cruising turbine d, with continued expan- sion through the other turbines, (2), high-pressure steam to the cruising turbine e, (3), high-pressure steam to the main turbine a. Auxiliary steam pipes u, 4, 12 allow additional high-pressure steam to enter the turbine and non-return valves 3, Fig. 3, in the connecting-pipes prevent the steam from returning.
Patent GB-190221095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash-Windows.
Inventor: POSSEKEL ADOLF
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 21,095. Possekel, A. Sept. 27. Windows; draught, dust, and weather excluders.-The sashes 2, 3 are formed with grooves 4, 5 to engage with ribs 15, 16 of sliding channel-bars 7, 8, 9, which fit closely in recesses in the four sides of the frame 1, and are moved in and out simultaneously by levers 18, which move in inclined slots in the side bars and are locked by catches 20 engaging with ratchet segments 19. The channel bars are connected and guided by bolts 11 working in slots 12, 13. Packing- strips 6, 17, of felt, leather, or elastic material, are inserted in the grooves of the sashes and channel-bars, and the bars are enclosed by the frame 1 so as to prevent the entrance of rain, dust, and weather. The middle-rib 14 of the channel-bar is wider than the outer rib 15, and the outer rib is wider than the inner rib 16, so that the lower sash 3 only, or both sashes, can be released and turned into the room for cleaning. The channel-bars can be moved inwards to grip the sashes firmly, or the sashes may slide within the bars. The upper portions of the inner ribs 16 and the lower portions of the outer ribs 15 may be omitted. The horizontal bars 7, 9 may be fixed.
Patent GB-190224875-A (GB)
Title: Van Hoist to Facilitate Loading and Unloading.
Inventor: HOGGER SAMUEL PETER
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 24,875. Hogger, S. P. Nov. 12. Hoists; winches; loading and unloading.-Consists of means to facilitate loading and unloading vans. Beneath the back bar or "airbreadth" of the frame is mounted a winch, the rope from which runs round two sheaves g, k to a small swinging crane a. The bracket in which the sheave k is mounted is hinged so that it can be turned back when not in use. The winch is prevented from running back by a ratchet and pawl.
Patent GB-190303846-A (GB)
Title: Improved Beton Cover for Cables.
Inventor: BODMER CARL
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 3846. Bodmer, C. Feb. 18. Casings.-A beton cover a for a cable b is made with a span which is higher than the diameter of the cable and with enlarged ends or supports c. The cable is free at all points from the cover. Longitudinal wires or rods d connected by wire netting e may be inserted in the cover to prevent damage to the cable from tools used in digging operations.
Patent GB-190312388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Concrete and Iron Ceilings
Inventor: BUEHLER EMIL VON
Filed: 1903-05-30
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,388. B³hler, E. von, and Franke, T. May 30. Ceilings.-The bearers a for rammed concrete, or concrete slabs with cement joints, are of acute-angled # or # section.
Patent GB-190315463-A (GB)
Title: A Temporary or Breakdown Carriage for Wheeled Vehicles such as Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: CHADWICK RICHARD
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1904-07-13
Abstract: 15,463. Chadwick, R. July 13. Wagons or trucks for supporting disabled vehicles. A breakdown truck for supporting the disabled end of a wheeled vehicle, such as a tramcar &c., consists of an axle A with two wheels B running in a frame C built up of plates or girders. The carriage is run under the truck or other part of the damaged vehicle, and is kept in place by means of the chains D attached to yokes E at the ends of the frame C. Four rollers F keep the carriage upright when it is not under the car &c.
Patent GB-190321227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lifeguards for Electric Tramcars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1903-10-03
Granted: 1904-09-08
Abstract: 21,227. Turner, W. A., and Turner, G. A. W. Oct. 3. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers for tramcars and other similar road vehicles. When the outer end of the curved bar u is lifted out of the catch v by the catch t<1> on the gate t, or by other means, the catcher swings back on the arms c until the rollers q run on the rails or ground, or bear against the vehicle wheels. The rollers q, by means of toothed gearing p and chain gearing m, drives two rollers on the spindle of the spurwheels j, upon which rollers, and upon two smaller rollers f and intermediate rollers or boards h, are mounted endless bands or aprons i, which receive the obstruction and deliver it to a wire network on the arms c and framing d. The guard is raised again by means of the footplate z' and bell crank x. The two aprons i may be replaced by one or more aprons. The forward end of the guard is fitted with runners, skates, or wheels r. The fall of the tray may be facilitated by springs w, and the links c may be arranged so as to move the guard forwards as it falls.
Patent GB-190322222-A (GB)
Title: Variable Gear for Motor-cycles.
Inventor: CALLENDAR HUGH LONGBOURNE
Filed: 1903-10-15
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 22,222. Callendar, H. L. Oct. 15. Driving-mechanism; motor cycles.-Relates to speedgears for engines and pedals of motor cycles, in which the machine or engine may be freed as desired. An ordinary epicyclic gear is employed, with a sun-pinion h, Fig. 1, planet-pinions c, carried by a ring d, and an outer ring a, secured to the hub b, or driving a countershaft, which drives the hub. The ring d and pinions c are driven from the engine by a sprocket or other means e, and from the pedals, through a forward-driving free-wheel f, by a sprocket f<1>. A backward-driving free-wheel g connects the pedals and the sun-pinion h. While pedalling, the whole gear runs solid, giving a low gear. By retarding the pedals, stopping, and pedalling backwards, the gear is gradually raised. If the engine and pedals are stopped, the machine runs freely, with the sun-pinion revolving backwards. If the engine is held stationary, against the compression or otherwise, pedalling backwards gives a very low-gear drive. To the sun-pinion is fixed a disc i which may be held stationary by a pawl, so that the pedals may be used when the sun-pinion is stationary. In order to set the engine free, the free-wheel g is replaced, Fig. 2, by a slip ring k which can be pressed against the disc i by a roller clutch l. Normally, the ring k is fixed so that it cannot turn forwards, by a pawl, operated by a hand-lever, a pawl and lever being also used for the disc i, the sun-pinion being free both ways, until the pedals are turned backwards, checking it by friction of the ring k and disc i. By this arrangement, the pedals are not free when the whole gear turns solid on the low gear. The pedals may be freed by a second slip ring clutch between the planets c and the outer ring a giving a free engine, if desired, or by an ordinary roller clutch if the engine is not required to be freed.
Patent GB-190323471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Train Tablets or Staffs and Crossing Permits.
Inventor: HIGLEY FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1903-10-29
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 23,471. Higley, F. H., [Higley, W. J.]. Oct. 29. Controlling traffic on railways, staff and ticket systems for.-A train tablet has two or three detachable portions each engraved with the designation of a particular section of the line so that two or three trains may be despatched in the same direction according to the rules of permissive working. The sliding sectors b, c, Figs. 1 and 3, are formed with tongues f, g, which are held in grooves in the tablet a by spring catches h, the latter being covered by a cap plate p and released by a small projection h<1>. Each train carries a sector of the tablet, the last train taking the body of the tablet which thus answers the purpose of a permissive staff.